Kids and Teens/4-H Information

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Babysitting

Babysitter Basics Training Course
(Posted on 4/29/2008)
Attention 5th Grade and Above!! Join other youth (boys & girls) and learn how to become a baby-sitter. May 21, 28 and June 4; 6 - 8 pm

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Dallas County 4-H/FFA Horse Show - May 31
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
Dallas County Fairgrounds is the site for the 2008 4-H/FFA Horse Show on May 31 beginning at 10am. Check-in begins at 8 am. $5/class, $20/day per rider, $40/day 2 or more riders in a family. See rules and schedule on this flyer.

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Ignite The Flame!!
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
The Iowa 4-H Youth Council invites you to attend the 2008 4-H State Conference, Animal Science ROUNDUP & CSI: Crops. The theme for this year’s conference is “Ignite the Flame.” It will be held June 24-26 at Iowa State University.

4-H Photography Camp
(Posted on 3/13/2008)
"This camp was awesome! I loved everything we did, and learned so much!" This is what one 4-H'er said after spending three days with professional photographers at the 4-H camp near Madrid.

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DATES FOR THE 4-H EVENTS AT THE 2008 DALLAS COUNTY FAIR
(Posted on 2/12/2008)
4-H events begin on Monday, July 7 and continue through the fair until Sunday, July 13.

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Family Matters Newsletters
(Posted on 12/31/2007)
The Family Matters newsletters from ISU Extension offer parenting tips, nutrition advice, and other ideas from ISU Extension Families Field Specialists. In this issue: The ABCs of Love, Online Home Buyer Education, High-Risk Loans: Tax Refund Anticipation in November, Talking Turkey, Easy Ways to Downsize Portions, Lighten Up Iowa, Iowa's Food Deserts

Information about Child Care Resourse & Referral of Dallas County
(Posted on 9/28/2007)
Information available to child care providers and parents.

News from Iowa State University Extension

4-H Youth Take Challenge to 'Green' Environment
(Posted on 5/6/2008)
National 4-H Conference Iowa delegatesFour youth and two adult delegates return from the National 4-H Youth Conference inspired by their experiences and eager to share them with others and use them to enhance the Iowa 4-H program.
2008 ISU Students of Distinction link their excellence to 4-H experiences
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Two 4-H alumni are the recipients of the 2008 Iowa State University Students of Distinction awards and acknowledge their 4-H backgrounds as instrumental in developing the skills that have helped them succeed.
4-H Horse Jamboree Winners Announced
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
Almost 300 Iowa 4-H'ers competed in the 10th annual 4-H Youth Horse Jamboree April 12-13 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
4-H’ers Say Clubs Build Communication, Citizenship, Leadership Skills
(Posted on 4/30/2008)
4-HTo find out how 4-H clubs improve youths’ communication, citizenship and leadership skills, ISU Extension surveyed 466 randomly selected 4-H club members.
Apply Now for New 4-H Equine Science Scholarship to Ellsworth Community College
(Posted on 4/29/2008)
Current and former 4-H’ers are eligible for a new $750 Iowa 4-H Foundation scholarship. Application deadline is May 16.
2008 Iowa 4-H Youth Conference to “Ignite the Flame” in Youth
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
Iowa 4-H Youth Conference planners work to draw and inspire youth across Iowa during the annual event slated June 24-26 this year.
ISU Extension Book Receives Arbor Day Foundation Award
(Posted on 4/21/2008)
“The Forest Where Ashley Lives,” a children’s book published by Iowa State University Extension, has received an Education Award from this nonprofit education and conservation organization.
Iowa 4-H Center offers numerous opportunities for teen campers
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Iowa 4-H Center markets to teenagers by offering various opportunities for high school aged campers.
ISU Extension Audio: Interviews for the Week of April 14
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Listen to an interview with a NASA specialist about living your dreams, as well as interviews about farmers’ corn planting intentions, the Clay County Fair, options for gardeners and more.

Events


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Staff

Aleta Cochran-Program Coordinator
Phone: (515) 993-4281
Fax: (515) 993-4281
Email: aleta@iastate.edu

Jeffrey Macomber-4-H and Youth Field Specilist
Phone: (515) 993-4281
Fax: (515) 993-4281
Email: jmacombe@iastate.edu

Carolyn Meyer-Child Care Provider Services
Phone: (515)993-3813 or (515) 480-7622
Fax: (515) 993-4281
Email: carolynm@iastate.edu

Betsy Myers-Child Care Provider Services Coordinator
Phone: (515) 993-3813 of (515) 480-7622
Fax: (515) 993-4281
Email: betsym@iastate.edu

Laura Zaugg-Environmental Program Coordinator
Phone: 515-993-4281
Fax:
Email: zaugg@iastate.edu

Sharon Mays-Family Life Field Specialist
Phone: 515-261-4217
Fax:
Email: smays@iastate.edu

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